What does the Bible teach about small things and their significance in God's plan?

The Bible teaches that God delights in using small things to accomplish His purpose. A shepherd's rod, a jawbone of an ass, five smooth stones, a handful of meal, a little jar of oil, a small cloud, a mustard seed, and even five loaves and two fishes are all examples of small things God used for great purposes (Exodus 4:2; Judges 15:15; 1 Samuel 17:40; 1 Kings 17:12; 2 Kings 4:2; 1 Kings 18:44; Matthew 13:31-32; John 6:9). Shamgar had an ox goad, Dorcas had a needle, Rahab had some string, and Mary had some ointment – the question for us is what small thing we have that we will dedicate to God. Anything we give Him can be used by Him (Zech. 4:10), but He especially delights in using small things. Our failure in small things indicates an urgent need to build strength, or we will fail in the great things (Jer. 12:5). The Christian way of life is enjoyable when we follow God's training program, and endurance comes from persistent study of His Word (Psalm 19:5; Psalm 119:32). We must stay in our own lane and pay attention to the course set before us (Prov. 4:12), building faith that will enable us to exchange our strength for His (Isa. 40:31). God's glory is seen through our suffering, which is necessary for Him to display His power – through our weakness (2 Cor. 4:8-10).